Cherry Winks

Name: Cherry Winks
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Yield: 7 dozen cookies
Ingredients: 1 c sugar; 3/4 c shortening; 2 eggs; 2 Tbsp milk; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 c chopped nuts; 1 c chopped dates; 2 1/4 c flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp soda; crushed cornflakes and maraschino cherries

By Sylvia Mease
@BeamersMom

Made lots of these to send to the military during Desert Shield. They are a favourite with my family

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

Yield: 7 dozen cookies

Cook:

10 Min

Ingredients

1 c

sugar
3/4 c

shortening
2

eggs
2 Tbsp

milk
1 tsp

vanilla
1 c

chopped nuts
1 c

chopped dates
2 1/4 c

flour
1 tsp

baking powder
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 tsp

soda
·

crushed cornflakes and maraschino cherries
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How to Make Cherry Winks

Step-by-Step

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, nuts and dates.
Sift and add dry ingredients.
Form balls the size of a walnut. Roll in crushed cornflakes. Flatten slightly and top with half a maraschino cherry.
Bake at 375^ for 10-12 minutes

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